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On 15/02/2017 10:17, James Gannon wrote:
> I want to offer my strong strong support to Avri here, as a former Council chair she is one of the most qualified candidates to step in here at short notice and hit the ground running to keep our representation on Council at the same level as Amr provided.
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> On 15/02/2017, 09:19, "NCSG-Discuss on behalf of avri doria" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> Hi,
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>> First thanks for appointing me for the one week slot filling in while
>> the EC figures out how it wants to proceed.   I appreciate the confidence.
>>
>> I just want to indicate that I am willing to serve as the Temp Alternate
>> for as long as it is useful to NCSG for me to do so.  I think that given
>> the proximity of the Copenhagen meeting, serving until then would
>> certainly be something I am willing to do.  I am also willing to serve
>> longer if that is desired and useful.
>>
>> One thing the EC may want to consider is holding our elections early, so
>> that the person elected to fill Amr's seat could then go in as the
>> Alternate and start serving early. I will not be running for a council
>> seat as I think 7 years as an (s)elected council member (5 as NCA
>> selected and 2 as NCSG elected) is long enough and am happy sitting in
>> the alternate bullpen* for deployment during emergencies and the like.
>>
>> In any case I also want to offer my help to anyone who is appointed,
>> should they need or desire any help that I might be able to offer.
>>
>> avri
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>> * Bullpen - an americanism <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bullpen>
>> An area where relief pitchers warm up during a game.
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>> On 15-Feb-17 07:57, Tapani Tarvainen wrote:
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> As Amr Elsadr resigned from the council upon joining the staff, the
>>> NCSG Executive Committee needs to appoint a temporary alternate to
>>> replace him.
>>>
>>> If you are interested in the job, please let me know as soon as
>>> possible, but no later than Wednesday February 22 (one week from now).
>>> The appointment is on the agenda of EC meeting on February 24, and we'd
>>> want to have list of names at least two days in advance so we'll have
>>> time to review them.
>>>
>>> Please explain why you think you'd be good for the task and confirm
>>> you could commit to the time it takes. Jumping in to the council
>>> mid-term is not easy, so experience is one key criteria for the EC in
>>> considering the appointment.
>>>
>>> The term extends until ICANN60 in the fall in Abu Dhabi, although the
>>> appointment can be made for a shorter time if the EC so chooses.
>>> If this makes a difference for you, for example if you'd only be able
>>> to do shorter time, or if you would not be interested in a shorter
>>> appointment, let us know that, too.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>
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